Audiobooks by Rainer Maria Rilke

[German] - Die Aufzeichnungen des Malte Laurids Brigge (Gekürzt)

"Nach dem Tod seiner Eltern zieht der mittellose dänische Adelige Malte Laurids Brigge um 1900 nach Paris, um als Dichter zu leben. Doch die Stadt seiner Träume entpuppt sich als Ort des Elends. Überwältigt vom Geruch der Armut beschreibt der 28-Jährige in eindringlichen, poetischen Tagebucheinträgen seine Erlebnisse. Rilke umkreist in seinem Werk die elementaren Fragen nach Schicksal, Identität und Kunst und schuf damit den ersten bedeutenden Roman der literarischen Moderne. Gelesen von Gert Westphal, werden Maltes Aufzeichnungen zu einem eindrucksvollen Zeugnis einer Identitätskrise zur Zeit des Fin de Siècle."

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Gert Westphal (Narrator)

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Duino Elegies

"We have a marvelous, almost legendary image of the circumstances in which the composition of this great poem began. Rainer Maria Rilke was staying at Duino Castle, on a rocky headland of the Adriatic Sea near Trieste. One morning, he walked out onto the battlements and climbed down to where the cliffs dropped sharply to the sea. From out of the fierce wind, Rilke seemed to hear a voice: Wer, wenn ich schriee, horte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen? (If I cried out, who would hear me up there, among the angelic orders?). He wrote these words, the opening of the first Duino Elegy, in his notebook, then went inside to continue what was to be his major opus—completely only after another ten, tormented years of effort—and one of the literary masterpieces of the century. Duino Elegies speaks in a voice that is both intimate and majestic on the mysteries of human life and our attempt, in the words of the translator David Young, “to use our self-consciousness to some advantage: to transcend, through art and the imagination, our self-deception and our fear.”"

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Christian Wilhelm (Narrator)

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Existentialism: Philosophical and Literary Works: Notes from Underground. Fear and Trembling. Ecce H

"'Existentialism: Philosophical and Literary Works' is a compelling anthology that delves into the realm of existentialist thought, exploring the profound philosophical and literary works that have shaped this influential movement. From the psychological depths of Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground' to the existential dilemmas of Søren Kierkegaard's 'Fear and Trembling,' and the introspective reflections of Friedrich Nietzsche's 'Ecce Homo,' this collection encompasses a wide range of existentialist voices. Through thought-provoking narratives and philosophical musings, the selected works explore fundamental existential themes such as individuality, freedom, authenticity, despair, and the search for meaning in an uncertain world. Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' takes readers on a surreal journey through the absurdity of existence.Spanning across different literary styles and historical periods, these works offer readers an immersive experience into the complexities of existentialism. They challenge conventional norms, question the nature of reality, and invite readers to grapple with existential questions that lie at the core of human existence. 'Existentialism: Philosophical and Literary Works' serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of existentialist philosophy and its interplay with literature. It provides a nuanced exploration of existentialism's key ideas through diverse voices, encouraging readers to engage with the philosophical and existential dilemmas that shape our understanding of self, society, and the human condition. Contents: Fyodor Dostoevsky. Notes from Underground Soren Kierkegaard. Fear and Trembling Soren Kierkegaard. Philosophical Fragments Soren Kierkegaard. Sickness Unto Death Friedrich Nietzsche. Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is Rainer Maria Rilke. Poems Franz Kafka. The Metamorphosis"

Franz Kafka, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Rainer Maria Rilke, Soren Kierkegaard (Author), Mark Bowen, Peter Coates, Shawna Wolf (Narrator)

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[German] - Deutschland: Das große Hörbuch der deutschen Literatur: Bibliothek der Klassiker

"Ein überreiches Potpourri deutscher Literatur erwartet die Hörerschaft, mit Meisterwerken aus vielen Jahrhunderten. Die vorliegenden zwanzig Erzählungen, Novellen oder Geschichten künden vor allem von der Freude am Erzählen. Mit dabei: Joseph Roth (Stationschef Fallmerayer), Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (Krambambuli), Wolfgang Borchert (Die Hundeblume), Kurt Tucholsky (In der Hotelhalle), Friedrich Glauser (Verhör), A.J. Mordtmann (Der Untergang der Carnatic), Franz Kafka (Blumfeld, ein älterer Junggeselle), Johann Peter Hebel (Unverhofftes Wiedersehen), Wilhelm Hauff (Das kalte Herz), Friedrich Gerstäcker (Germelshausen), Hans Fallada (Ich bekomme Arbeit), Rainer Maria Rilke (Cornet Rilke), Friedrich Schiller (Der Verbrecher aus verlorener Ehre), Stefan Zweig (Erika Ewald), Heinrich von Kleist (Erdbeben in Chili) E.T.A. Hoffmann (Der Sandmann), Jakob Wassermann (Das Gold von Caxamalca), Jeremias Gotthelf (Die schwarze Spinne), Franz Grillparzer (Der arme Spielmann), Joseph von Eichendorff (Das Marmorbild)."

Franz Kafka, Friedrich Schiller, Hans Fallada, Jakob Wassermann, Joseph Roth, Joseph von Eichendorff, Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, Rainer Maria Rilke, Stefan Zweig (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz, Tim Eriksson (Narrator)

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Letters to a Young Poet

"Rilke's timeless letters about poetry, sensitive observation, and the complicated workings of the human heart. Born in 1875, the great German lyric poet Rainer Maria Rilke published his first collection of poems in 1898, and went on to become renowned for his delicate depiction of the workings of the human heart. Drawn by some sympathetic note in his poems, young people often wrote to Rilke with their problems and hopes. From 1903 to 1908, Rilke wrote a series of remarkable responses to a young, would-be poet on poetry and on surviving as a sensitive observer in a harsh world. Those letters, still a fresh source of inspiration and insight, are accompanied here by a chronicle of Rilke's life that shows what he was experiencing in his own relationship to life and work when he wrote them. This edition of a beloved classic brings Rilke’s enduring wisdom about life, love, and art to a new generation, in the translation that first introduced him to the English-speaking world. Letters to a Young Poet is expertly narrated by Tomás Larisch Frazer, and translated by M.D. Herter Norton. This audio edition includes an additional “Foreword” by M.D. Herter Norton from Translations from the Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke by Rainer Maria Rilke, translated by M.D. Herter Norton. Copyrighted by W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated. Used by permission of W.W. Norton & Company, Incorporated. ©1934, 1954, 1962 W. W. Norton and Company, Inc. This audiobook was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont."

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Tomás Larisch Frazer (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Cartas a un joven poeta

"Cartas a un joven poeta es, posiblemente, la obra que contiene el mensaje más profundo para todos aquellos que sientan de un modo u otro la llamada de la poesía y del arte. Rilke da forma en sus cartas a su concepción de la vida, la literatura, el arte y la religión, y lo hace estimulado por la correspondencia con Franz Xaver Kappus (1883-1966), un joven cadete de la Academia Militar de Wiener Neustadt, aspirante a poeta, que le recuerda mucho a sí mismo. Las cartas verán la luz en 1929, tras la muerte del poeta, en un volumen separado del resto de su correspondencia ..."

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Irene Gamarra (Narrator)

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The Book of Hours: a new poetic translation for devotional use

"Written at the turn of the twentieth century, The Book of Hours is one of the most significant works of modern German poetry. There has never been an English translation that preserved the tight poeticism and Christian mysticism of the original until now. In this long poem, the narrator-poet is a monk and icon painter desperately trying to see God in a way that his art can’t capture. Over three sections (The Book of Monkish Life, The Book of Pilgrimage, and The Book of Poverty & Death), Rilke takes the narrator on a journey from the pastoral lands of his monastery to the bustling and inhuman cities of the world on a quest to make sense of God's central mystery. A variety of images recur: building, trees (roots and fruits), ripening, ore, and what Rilke simply calls 'the things'. Through these motifs, the narrator seeks to understand God by exploring imagery that is the inverse of the usual Biblical symbols. What can we learn by thinking of God as darkness, as son, as poor neighbor, or as the rock that runs through the earth...? And, ultimately, what truly are poverty and death to the holy pilgrim?"

Brett Alan Dewing, Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Brett Alan Dewing (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Stimme: Eine kurze Geschichte

"Ein Mann interessiert sich für Menschen allgemein, für deren Stimmen im Besonderen. Im Urlaub lernt er eine Frau kennen, in deren Stimme er sich verliebt. Die Geschichte thematisiert die Sehnsucht nach Nähe und Kommunikation, die oft von äußeren Umständen und inneren Konflikten behindert wird."

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Bernd Mannhardt (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Cartas a un joven poeta

"'Una obra de arte es buena cuando nace de la necesidad.' Rainer Maria Rilke. SABIDURÍA ATEMPORAL DE UN ARTISTA. Cartas a un joven poeta (Letters to a Young Poet) es una obra maestra literaria que recopila diez cartas escritas por el poeta austríaco Rainer Maria Rilke entre 1903 y 1908. Estas cartas fueron dirigidas a Franz Xaver Kappus, un joven cadete militar que aspiraba a convertirse en escritor. Kappus decidió escribir a Rilke en busca de orientación sobre su vocación literaria. Rilke, que para entonces ya era un poeta consagrado, respondió con una serie de cartas en las que, lejos de proporcionar instrucciones técnicas, se enfocó en la introspección y el autoconocimiento. 'Si tu vida cotidiana te parece pobre no la acuses; acúsate a ti mismo, dite que no eres lo bastante poeta para llamar a sus riquezas.' A través de esta correspondencia, Rilke ofrece consejos literarios y profundiza en cuestiones filosóficas y existenciales como la importancia de ser paciente con uno mismo y con el proceso creativo. Para Rilke, el arte no es una actividad separada de la vida cotidiana, sino una forma de vivir más plenamente. Estas cartas han influido profundamente en escritores y demás artistas en busca de sentido en sus vidas. La sinceridad y la profundidad de las reflexiones de Rilke han proporcionado consuelo y guía a aquellos que luchan con las incertidumbres de la existencia y la búsqueda de su verdadera vocación. Su consejo de buscar dentro de uno mismo la fuente de la creatividad y de ser paciente con el proceso creativo sigue siendo relevante en la actualidad. Adéntrate en el alma de un artista."

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), José Peña Coto (Narrator)

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Poems: Evening, Mary Virgin, Presaging, Autumn, Silent Hour, The Angels and many others

"Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) is the finest Austrian poet of this century and one of the greatest lyrical writers in the history of Western literature. A major figure in the modernist movement, with some affinities to Yeats, Rilke had a profound influence on other 20th century poets such as Pasternak and Akhmatova. He is a master of vivid and breathtakingly original imagery in which difficult ideas are made directly apprehensible to the reader and new worlds of experience are opened up. This selection includes poems: Evening Mary Virgin Presaging Autumn Silent Hour The Angels and many others"

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Shawna Wolf (Narrator)

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Letters to a Young Poet

"Discover timeless wisdom and inspiration with 'Letters to a Young Poet' by Rainer Maria Rilke, now available as an enriching audiobook. In this collection of letters, Rilke offers heartfelt advice and profound insights to a young aspiring poet, guiding them on their journey of creativity, self-discovery, and personal growth. Through eloquent prose and intimate reflections, Rilke explores themes of love, solitude, and the artistic process, imparting invaluable lessons on the importance of patience, perseverance, and authenticity. Each letter serves as a beacon of encouragement and enlightenment, inviting listeners to embrace the beauty of life's uncertainties and embrace their innermost truths. Perfect for poets, artists, and seekers of inspiration, 'Letters to a Young Poet' offers a timeless treasure trove of wisdom and guidance. Whether you're navigating the challenges of creative expression or simply seeking solace in the written word, this audiobook provides a source of comfort, courage, and clarity. So, if you're ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration, start listening to 'Letters to a Young Poet' today and immerse yourself in the profound insights of Rainer Maria Rilke's timeless masterpiece."

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Jeff Moon (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Rainer Maria Rilke Hörbuch Box: 42 Erzählungen lyrischer Prosa

"Rainer Maria Rilke war nicht nur meisterhafter Poet, der in seinen Gedichten ganze Welten erschuf – er konnte auch mit dem größeren Pinsel malen. Seine Erzählungen lassen – trotz ihrer Kompaktheit – den Hörer eintauchen in eine neue Welt. Und nach dem Hören ist man noch lange in Nachdenken versunken... Unter anderem mit dabei: Die Näherin, Die goldene Kiste, Heiliger Frühling, Feder und Schwert, Wie der Verrat nach Russland kam, Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke."

Rainer Maria Rilke (Author), Jürgen Fritsche (Narrator)

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